“That’s why I, along with several of my Democratic colleagues, decided to accept President Trump’s invitation to serve on the White House Coronavirus Advisory Council. Though we continue to share obvious and pronounced disagreements, the task at hand is too important for partisanship.

“As a member of the council, I will continue to fight to get working class Americans the relief they need to make it to the other side of COVID-19,” he said. Additionally, the Opening Up America Again Congressional Group discussed the rapidly expanding access to COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody tests, ventilators, face masks and other PPE.

“I will call for massive investment in advanced manufacturing, in innovative scientific advancement, and in smart technology,” Khanna added. “Already, we have seen that America was too dependent for crucial medical equipment and electronics on China, Germany and other nations. Like Eisenhower did during the Cold War, we can reshape the future of American industry to rebuild our economy if we harness the power of American innovation,” he said.

In the statement, the White House said that Trump was pleased to hear such positive feedback from the congressional members about the work that the administration is doing to keep America healthy and prosperous, and thanked them for their participation, the India-West reported.

In the group of 32 US representatives, 22 are Republicans and 10 Democrats. Of the 65 members of the US Senate named to the group, 12 were Democrats, one was an Independent, and the remaining 52 were Republicans.